The highly popular British detective drama first released in 2012 as the prequel to Inspector Morse returns this month on itv. The series follows young inspector Morse as a Detective Constable with the the Oxford City CID. Set in 1968, Endeavour Season 5 inludes an extended run of six feature-length films, and sees acclaimed actor Shaun Evans return as the recently promoted Detective Sergeant Endeavour Morse.
Endeavour Season 5 Cast
Series creator Russell Lewis continues to write the new season with Endeavour Morse now becoming a Sergeant and highlight the global events of the time.
Endeavour Season 5 (2018)
Created By: Russell Lewis
Cast: Shaun Evans, Sara Vickers, Roger Allam, Anton Lesser, Sean Rigby, James Bradshaw, Caroline O’Neil
Network: itv
Air Date: February 4 2018, 8 PM
Endeavour Season 5 Plot
Dark clouds are gathering at home and abroad as, after almost 100 years, the long history of Oxford City Police comes to an end. A terrible storm is set to blow through the professional and personal lives of newly promoted Detective Sergeant Endeavour Morse and Oxford’s finest, leaving devastation in its wake.
Muse – Film 1
Past and present collide in Oxford, as the auction of a priceless Faberge Egg gets underway at Lonsdale College. It soon attracts the attention of an infamous international thief – and consequently the newly christened Thames Valley Constabulary – as Endeavour investigates a failed burglary attempt.
They soon have a bigger case to solve, as the gruesome death of a known gangster threatens to expose the growing threat of underworld Oxford. But when a Lonsdale don connected to the auction is murdered in a similarly grisly way, Endeavour begins to suspect the seemingly separate cases may be somehow connected. When the organiser of the auction also meets a bloodthirsty end, he’s convinced. The hunt is underway to find a ruthless and violent serial killer, and track down the next victim before it’s too late.
Meanwhile, newly-promoted Endeavour struggles with his role as he’s forced to mentor young detective constable George Fancy, and a surprise reappearance opens up old
wounds.
Cartouche – Film 2
Hollywood glamour comes to Oxford as the stars of a new horror movie sequel begin filming in the city. Meanwhile, the unexplained poisoning of a former detective sergeant leads Endeavour and Thursday to a local cinema, which is playing host the the film’s stars in a special event.
While Thursday fears a link to growing unrest in Oxford’s underworld, the case takes a turn when the cinema’s organist is also dramatically poisoned. The film’s star is convinced a mysterious Egyptian curse is to blame, and Endeavour and Thursday find themselves uncovering long-kept secrets and a revenge plot determined to expose the truth behind a hero’s past.
All the while, Thursday entertains a visit from his estranged brother Charlie and finds his generosity tested, while a night of passion for Endeavour threatens to land him in hot
water
Passenger – Film 3
The railway takes centre stage as Endeavour investigates the disappearance of a local woman – with initial fears linking it to the unsolved murder of a teenager, killed several years earlier. Endeavour puts the missing woman’s last known movements under scrutiny, while Thursday is absorbed in the investigation of a lorry hijack – which he suspects is linked to local gangster Eddie Nero.
The murder investigation takes a surprising turn when a woman’s body is discovered, but Endeavour notices anomalies at the murder scene which point away from the cold case theory. Meanwhile, Cowley is disrupted by the arrival of two rough-and-ready burglary squad officers, also investigating the lorry hijack, who commandeer Fancy for their plans.
Meanwhile, an invite to Joan’s new flat reminds Endeavour of the past, but could it also offer a chance for the future?
Colours – Film 4
A photoshoot on an army base turns sinister when one of the models is found dead. But the investigation is complicated when Sam Thursday is revealed to be involved. With Thursday side-lined by protocol, Endeavour and Strange take the lead on the investigation – the first time without their mentor. Tensions rise, and the pair clash as their differing opinions push their friendship to breaking point. When another body is discovered on the base, Endeavour uncovers family secrets, political affiliations and thwarted love affairs to find the truth.
Across town, a racial protest outside a hairdressers turns violent, and reveals a surprising participant among it’s left-wing supporters.
Quartet – Film 5
An assassination attempt at an international sporting event opens a new case for Endeavour and Thursday, but their investigation is quickly brought to an unexpected end. While Thursday wants to step away, Endeavour is determined to find out more, and secretly undertakes to discover the truth. He soon finds himself embroiled in the dark dealings of espionage, big business and a long-held secret that goes to the very heart of the Oxford community.
While Endeavour chases down the real story behind the assassination, Thursday works closer to home, attempting to protect a battered wife from her violent husband. When tragedy strikes, Thursday has to make a tough moral decision about how to administer justice.
Requiem – Film 6
After the mysterious disappearance of a teacher, Endeavour finds himself undercover, investigating the dark and secret world of a public school. When a body is unexpectedly discovered, Endeavour has to question who he can trust – and uncover the truth about the crimes before more people are hurt.
Thursday is determined to solve the ongoing unsolved murders linked to Eddie Nero, and charges Fancy with tracking down the elusive Cromwell Ames. But when the investigation ends in disaster, Cowley CID find a surprising link to Endeavour’s investigation at the public school. In the shadow of the tragedy, the team find some unexpected answers to their cases.
Meanwhile, Thursday’s life is turned upside down by the return of his brother, and Endeavour looks towards the future with the possibility of a new relationship.
Endeavour Season 5 Trailer
Watch this trailer of first part of Endeavour Season 5 and tell us if like these new plot of the Detective Morse series.
Leave a Reply